What I Know

I know that family and extended family will always be there for each other. No matter what they’ve been through. Whether it be illnesses, fights, lies or troubled times true family will always be there to help. True family can always make you feel free and open. Sometimes they can take the weight of the world off. Even if they can’t do that, they will be at your side.

I know this because I’ve seen it when my cousin’s parents got a divorce. Almost as soon as we heard, we went to talk and support them. When we got there my Uncle, Grandma, Great Grandma were sitting around my Aunt. We stayed there until it was dark and we were sure that we did all that we could to support them for the day. Even to this day my family has offered to help them.

I even saw it when my sister had her surgeries. Family was always able to help her calm down before the surgery. After the surgeries they would help her deal with the pain. They would always stand next to her in the hospital making sure she felt safe. If my mom got stressed and needed a break, my Aunt and Grandma helped her with anything my sister needed. When my sister was sad my cousin and uncle would always try to cheer her up. Even when I had a broken leg my parents, cousin, Uncle, Grandpa and Grandma tried their best to make sure I wasn’t in pain. They helped me get up and down the stairs. They supported me so I wouldn’t fall. They helped me get in and out of the car. And they always made me feel better.

Even in a time of loss my family goes to show our respect. To help them get through the death of a loved one. To remind them that there will always people to love and to be loved by. Also to help the family stay strong and to help them know that they did everything they could do.

My cousin and I would always help my Great Grandma. Whether it was helping her get up out of her seat, helping her get up the stairs or helping her walk. Making sure she didn’t fall. Whatever it was, we always took the time to help my Grandma with our Great Grandma.

If there’s ever fights between our family there’s always someone to help work things out. Even if we couldn’t work things out, we’re always kind to them whenever we see them. Just like with my uncle and his girlfriend. When they were fighting to see who would have custody of my cousin. My parents and other adults in my family helped support and give advice to him. Whenever we see her we always give her a hug and catch up a bit.

Whatever troubles I have I know I can always count on my family to be there. To guide me, help me be safe, happy, smart and healthy. They have taught me to be kind, generous, compassionate, respectful and understanding. I know I can count on them and they can count on me.